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Why Spay/Neuter? The benefits

How does spaying and neutering benefit you?
  • Spaying female dogs and cats eliminates the possibility of ovarian cancer and reduces the incidences of breast cancer.

  • Neutering male dogs and cats reduces the incidences of prostate cancer.

  • Spayed and neutered dogs and cats have healthier lives.

  • Spayed and neutered animals are calmer, more obedient, more affectionate pets.

  • Spaying eliminates the female's heat cycle which can occur two times a year in a dog and three or more times a year in a cat.

  • Spaying eliminates the spotting or staining which is part of a female dog's cycle.

  • Neutered cats are less likely to mark territory by spraying.

  • Spayed or neutered pets are less likely to bite, be aggressive, bark excessively, or exhibit destructive behavior.

  • Neutered pets are less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, get into a fight, or be hit by a car.



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Thinking of breeding? Think again.
Think you'll breed your pet and make some money? Think again. Such a venture offers little financial return and repeated breeding can cost you money if the female's health breaks down. Ignorance and carelessness in breeding is a direct cause of much of the rise in congenital and health problems in many breeds. There must be a better way to earn a buck.

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Pediatric Spay Neuter
Learn why pediatric spaying and neutering is so important... here

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A Good Death ?
Watch the reality of life and death thousands of animals face each day in shelters across the country. The photo essay was shot at Gregg County Humane Society in Texas, which depicts life for a shelter animal anywhere in the U.S. ... Click on Audio Slideshow 'A Good Death'

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